Toilet wax ring to seal boots

[Carr5vols]

I just read an article and the guy said he used a toilet wax ring to seal his boots. Anyone tried this and if so does it work. If not what is the best product for leather boot conditioner/waterproofing.

 

[Trial153]

I would go with what the boot manufacturer recommends for that boot. Save the toilet ring for the bathroom remodel

 

[SWOHTR]

I mean sure, but if you’re looking for a cheaper solution just put your foot into a plastic bag then into your boot.

What are kits, $30-$40?

 

[Trr15]

those wax rings are so damn sticky/messy I can’t imagine trying to coat a pair of boots with one.


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[ragz]

I got some toilet wax for you alright

 

[TheGreek]

I tried it a few years ago on a pair of danner pronghorns. The wax went on fine but it did absolutely no good in regards to waterproofing the boots. But that could have just been the boots themselves, they leaked like a sieve before the wax and they leaked like a sieve after the wax. Sent them back to danner and got a new pair, the new pair leaked like a sieve as well. A year later, sent that pair back and danner sent me another new pair. Long story short, don’t buy danner pronghorns.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Obenaufs. Sno seal. Nikwax.

Toilet rings are mostly bees wax but who knows what else. Seems like a good way to wreck a pricey set of boots. Go with something purpose made. I like obenaufs on leather. Nikwax spray on for textile boots.

 

[Middleofnowhere]

what Desk Jockey said ^^^

 

[seldomseensmith]

Why stop there...?


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[30338]

I've used bear lard a few times on my Meindl boots. Works great. Plan on restocking in a couple of months. And though I have heard some bear lard stinks, the stuff I am rendering slowly and then filtering is odorless. Makes great cookies and biscuits too. Its kind of a miracle elixir.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

If you insist on trying it, i dont recommend a used toilet wax ring!

 

[Marmots]

While we are on the subject of toilet wax rings, it's worth mentioning that they are great to have on a boat. You can stomp one down over a hole in the hull or the transom and limp back home, where the wax is easy to remove before a weld. They even stick underwater, like a degenerate redneck flex tape.

I wouldn't put it on my boots though unless society had collapsed to a point that I could no longer trade ammo or squirrel meat for obenaufs and nikwax.

 

[ridgefire]

I tried it but def prefer Obenaufs. Obenaufs is the best that I have found for boots in the Pacific northwest rain.

 

[CentOregon60]

Thanks for good info re. boot care..

 

[LostArra]

obanauf's is also a nice string wax for my recurve and longbows

 

[cnelk]

Toilet bowl wax makes a good bullet lube for MLs

 

[Fatcamp]

While we are on the subject of toilet wax rings, it's worth mentioning that they are great to have on a boat. You can stomp one down over a hole in the hull or the transom and limp back home, where the wax is easy to remove before a weld. They even stick underwater, like a degenerate redneck flex tape.

I wouldn't put it on my boots though unless society had collapsed to a point that I could no longer trade ammo or squirrel meat for obenaufs and nikwax.

Add to this a bar of soap for pierced fuel tanks when off road and we should be safe.

 

[xcutter]

Check out Kenetrek boot wax. Good stuff. Been using it for several years.

 

[Antarctica]

Sno-Seal. I miss old school boots impregnated with sno-seal (see my old school boot thread). Absolutely 100% waterproof if heated with a hair drier and rubbed in. Best combination of leather support and comfort, and rubber water-proofness. And can be done again and again. No crappy goretex 'liner' to wear out.

 

[HuntingAddict]

Use Kenetrek….... That is the best I have found . Treating the same Vasque boots for 5 years